Cincinnati Zen Center

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Cincinnati Zen Center The Cincinnati Zen Center's intention is to provide a space and the support of community for those looking directly into the matter of this human life.

The Cincinnati Zen Center was founded in 1994 and is part of the Furnace Mountain Sangha, a world-wide Zen community under the direction of Guiding Teacher Zen Master Dae Gak. Myo Wol Soen-sa has been the Resident Teacher since 2008. We offer weekly meditation sessions and a variety of special events to support spiritual inquiry.

10/14/2026
OCTOBER SPECIAL EVENTSEvent details: cincinnatizencenter.orgAll Dharma Talks and Dokusan (1:1 meeting) dates, as well as...
10/01/2026

OCTOBER SPECIAL EVENTS

Event details: cincinnatizencenter.org
All Dharma Talks and Dokusan (1:1 meeting) dates, as well as all regular practice sessions, are also listed on our CALENDAR PAGE.

WEEKLY PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Thu 1 - Dharma Talk, 7pm session
Sat 3 - Dharma Talk, 8:30am (virtual)
Sun 4 - Dharma Talk, 8am session
Precepts Group, 9:45-11am
Tue 6 - Yoga for Meditators, 6:30-8pm
Wed 7 - Dharma Talk, 5:30pm session
Sun 11 - Life Study, 9:45-11am - new time
Sat 24 - Yoga for Meditators, 10:30am-12pm
Sun 18 - Zen 201, 9:45-11am
Sun 25 - Dokusan, 8am session
Chanting Practice, 9:45-10:30am
Wed 28 - Dokusan, 5:30pm session
Thu 29 - Dokusan, 7pm session
Sat 31 - Dokusan, 8:30am (virtual)

IN-PERSON MEDITATION
Sundays at 8 am
Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
Thursdays at 7 pm

6015 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45216. Free parking on Vine Street, around the corner on Walnut Street, or in the lot behind the building.

VIRTUAL MEDITATION
Saturdays at 8:30 am EST

Zoom login one-click located on our page
Meeting ID = 6361946800
PW = DHARMA (all caps)

DONATIONS

Dana is the Buddhist practice of generosity, appreciation, and contribution. Please visit our DONATIONS page and consider making a one-time or setting up a sustaining donation. Any and all amounts are deeply appreciated.

We still have cushions open for our Intro to Zen workshop this Sunday 9/27, 1 to 4 pm.The workshop is led by CZC Dharma ...
09/22/2026

We still have cushions open for our Intro to Zen workshop this Sunday 9/27, 1 to 4 pm.

The workshop is led by CZC Dharma Teachers and provides an orientation to meditation and opportunity to practice the forms.

No previous experience with Zen or meditation is required. The format is interactive and casual with plenty of time for questions and discussion.

Suggested donation: $20. But please do not let living simply be a reason for not attending. We gladly accept donations in any amount for the event.

Details and registration:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-zen-workshop-tickets-1999871534595

September 2026 Schedule:Tue 1 - Yoga for Meditators, 6:30-8pmWed 2 - Dharma Talk, 5:30pm sessionThu 3 - Dharma Talk, 7pm...
09/01/2026

September 2026 Schedule:

Tue 1 - Yoga for Meditators, 6:30-8pm
Wed 2 - Dharma Talk, 5:30pm session
Thu 3 - Dharma Talk, 7pm session
Sat 5 - Dharma Talk, 8:30am (virtual)
Sun 6 - Dharma Talk, 8am session; Precepts Group, 9:45-11am
Tue 15 - Life Study, 6:30-8pm
Sat 19 - Yoga for Meditators, 10:30am-12pm
Sun 20 - Chanting Practice, 9:45-10:30am
Thu 24 - Dokusan, 7pm session
Sat 26 - Furnace Mountain virtual retreat, 6am-8pm
Dokusan, 8:30am (virtual)
Sun 27 - Dokusan, 8am session; Intro to Zen 1-4pm
Wed 30 - Dokusan, 5:30pm session

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6015 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH
45250

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